A native of New Zealand, Mr. Beaven was an environmental lawyer from Oakland, California who had once been a barrister in England. He was a student of Eastern philosophy, meditation and yoga and was on his way to San Francisco to try a case before leaving to do volunteer work in India. He was devoted to his wife, Kimi, his daughter, Sonali and his two sons from a previous marriage, Chris and John.

His name can also be found on Panel S-67 of the National September 11 Memorial in Manhattan, New York City, New York. (bio by: Melanie)